Claus Westermann

German Lutheran theologian (1909–2000)
Person human Q119953
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Claus Westermann

Summary

Claus Westermann is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on October 7, 1909[3]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He died on June 11, 2000[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Claus Westermann's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Claus Westermann passed away in Heidelberg[4].
  • Claus Westermann was born on October 7, 1909[3].
  • Claus Westermann died on June 11, 2000[5].
  • Claus Westermann held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Claus Westermann's professions included theologian[6].
  • Claus Westermann's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Claus Westermann's employers was Heidelberg University[10].
  • Claus Westermann was employed by Q62033188[11].
  • Claus Westermann was a member of Akademische Verbindung Igel Tübingen[12].
  • Claus Westermann's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[13].
  • Claus Westermann is recorded as male[14].
  • Claus Westermann's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Claus Westermann's family name is recorded as Westermann[16].
  • Claus Westermann's given name is recorded as Claus[17].
  • Claus Westermann's work location is recorded as Heidelberg[18].
  • Claus Westermann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].
  • Claus Westermann's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Claus Westermann'}[20].

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Origins and Family

Claus Westermann's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on October 7, 1909[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Heidelberg University[10], a public research university[21], in Germany[22], founded in 1386[23], headquartered in Heidelberg[24] and Q62033188[11].

Personal Life

Claus Westermann's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[13].

Death and Burial

Claus Westermann died on June 11, 2000[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Why It Matters

Claus Westermann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was Claus Westermann born?

Born in Berlin[2], Claus Westermann…

Where did Claus Westermann die?

Claus Westermann died in Heidelberg[4].

What did Claus Westermann do for work?

Claus Westermann worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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